Rayshawn Jenkins making the most of his opportunity

The fourth round draft pick from 2017 is getting an opportunity every player wants; a chance to start. Rayshawn Jenkins has been running with the first team defense during training camp at free safety. Last year he played predominantly played strong safety or in the slot. He opened up in an interview about how it’s been early on in camp.

When asked about the wide receivers, Jenkins said “They keep you on your toes,” Jenkins laughed. “You’ve got speed, you’ve got deep ball threats like Mike Williams. You’ve got speed in the slot with Travis (Benjamin). You’ve got speed outside with 16 (Tyrell Williams). You’ve got craftiness with 13 (Keenan Allen). So just seeing different toolboxes from different guys, it’s very unique. You’re going to go against the same professionals but different uniforms on Sunday,” Jenkins said. “So those guys are pushing you to your limits every day and they’re bringing the best out of you. You have to get better when you’re running with the ones.”

Jenkins said he feels a lot more comfortable in training camp than he did at OTA’s. He intercepted Philip Rivers in yesterday’s scrimmage. The long, rangy athlete is the type of player you take later on and hope you can develop him. Jenkins is turning out to be just that. Last year Jenkins proved that he has the man to man cover skills. In a new year this role, we’ll see if he can continue to adjust.

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